Authors

  1. Parker, Elaine D. PhD, RN, CNAA
  2. Thurber, Raymond F. MEd, RN
  3. Asselin, Marilyn E. PhD, RN,C

Abstract

In today's healthcare environment, staff development specialists have experienced a shift from a nursing-focused approach to education to an organization-wide approach. The change fosters both challenges and opportunities for the staff development specialist. This article describes the strategies used by a department of nursing education to successfully transition to a hospital-wide department of education.